Comparative Columellar Scar Analysis Between W Incisions and Inverted-V Incision in Open Technique Nasal Surgery.

A visible scar on the columella is undesirable result for both patient and surgeon. So it is one of the major disadvantage of open nose surgery. Different columellar incision types have been used in open technique of nasal surgery.

Effect of laryngopharyngeal reflux on the improvement of chronic rhinosinusitis without polyposis after primary endoscopic sinus surgery.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the influence of laryngopharyngeal reflux on the improvement of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).

Patients And Methods: A total of 48 patients (28 males, 20 females; mean age 41.6±15.

Clinical evaluation of inner ear changes as result of chronic otitis media and its surgery.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate whether chronic otitis media (COM) may cause inner ear damages or middle ear surgery may improve this damage with regard to sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and tinnitus and dizziness-related disability.

Patients And Methods: An observational prospective study was performed on a series of 65 patients (41 males, 24 females; mean age 26.4±12.

Association between laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and polymorphisms in tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis induce ligand (TRAIL), TRAIL receptor and sTRAIL levels.

The laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors occurring in the head and neck. Tumor necrosis factor related apoptosis induce ligand (TRAIL) and TRAIL-receptors (DR4, DR5, DcR1, DcR2) are known as important members of TRAIL-mediated biochemical signaling pathway. Associations between polymorphisms in these genes and clinicopathological characteristics of human laryngeal carcinoma are not well defined.

Is hearing loss in infants associated with risk factors? Evaluation of the frequency of risk factors.

Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of risk factors and their influence on the evoked otoacoustic emission (OAE) of infants.

Methods: All newborns between November 2009 and June 2012 in Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital were tested on distortion evoked OAE screening test. Total of 2,284 infants were examined.

Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the frontal sinus: case report and Turkish literature review.

Solitary extramedullary plasmacytomas (EMPs) are nonepithelial neoplasms of plasma cell origin categorized among non-Hodgkin lymphomas, without the bone marrow involvement and systemic spread seen in multiple myeloma. They are uncommon tumors comprising 3% of all plasma cell neoplasias. Although they usually occur in the upper respiratory tract, only 1 case of EMP localized to the frontal sinus has been reported in the English literature.

Is septoplasty effective on habitual snoring in patients with nasal obstruction?

We aimed to find out whether snoring relieve with nasal surgery in patients with nasal obstruction. Sixty-four patients who underwent septoplasty under general anesthesia with complaint of nasal obstruction and snoring at Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital were enrolled in the study. All patients were evaluated by otolaryngological examination.

Clinical outcome parameters for necrotizing otitis externa.

Objective: To investigate the duration of time elapsed between the onset of symptoms for necrotizing external otitis (NEO) and admission to hospital that may play a role in patient outcome.

Study Design: Retrospective case review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Role of nasal packing in surgical outcome for chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis.

Objectives/hypothesis: To analyze the differences between biodegradable and nondegradable nasal dressings with regard to their effects on wound healing in the short and medium term and on surgical outcomes in the long term, after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).

Study Design: A prospective, randomized, partly blinded, controlled trial.

Methods: A total of 56 patients undergoing bilateral ESS for chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis were enrolled and randomized to receive biodegradable (Nasopore; Stryker, Hamilton, ON, Canada) on one side and nondegradable packing (Merocel; Medtronic Xomed, Minneapolis, MN) on the opposite side.

Hyperbaric oxygen versus steroid in facial nerve injury: an experimental animal study.

Objective: The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen, methylprednisolone and combined hyperbaric oxygen-methylprednisolone treatments on traumatic facial nerve regeneration in rats.

Subjects And Methods: After exposure to facial nerve injury, four groups of rats were created with five subjects in each group: Group 1 (hyperbaric oxygen), group 2 (control), group 3 (combined hyperbaric oxygen-methylprednisolone), group 4 (methylprednisolone). Facial nerve specimens from sacrificed animals were examined for axonal degeneration, vascular congestion, macro vacuolization, axon diameter and thickness of myelin sheath.

Myxoid/round cell liposarcoma of the supraclavicular fossa.

Metastases from the tracheobronchial tree and the genitourinary and gastrointestinal systems are the most common malignant lesions of the supraclavicular fossa. Liposarcomas in this region, as primary tumors, are rarely encountered. In this article, we report a case of myxoid liposarcoma of the supraclavicular fossa with a fulminant course.

Orofaciodigital syndrome.

Orofaciodigital syndrome is a very rare entity with X-linked dominant inheritance characterized by oral, facial, and digital anomalies. Thirteen different types have been described in the literature to date. Of these, orofaciodigital syndrome type I has the highest incidence.

The value of PET/CT to assess clinically negative necks.

The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of [(18)F]-2-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in evaluating metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) to the cervical lymph nodes, with specific attention to the efficacy in regard to clinically negative necks. This was a retrospective review of 243 patients with HNSCC between years 2005 and 2007 treated at a comprehensive cancer care institution who underwent pre-operative PET/CT and neck dissection with either an N0 (112 patients) or N+ (131 patients) clinical nodal status. PET/CT findings were correlated with histopathological results of surgical specimens.

Paradoxical giant inferior concha.

Anatomic variations of the middle and superior conchae are common, but inferior concha anomalies are rare. These anomalies have included pneumatization, agenesis, and duplication. We describe what we believe is the first reported case of a paradoxical curvature of the bony part of the inferior concha.

A study to detect Helicobacter pylori in adenotonsillar tissue.

We conducted a prospective study to investigate the possibility of Helicobacter pylori colonization on tonsillar and adenoid tissues. Our study group was made up of 84 consecutively presenting children aged 4 to 12 years who had undergone adenotonsillectomy or adenoidectomy with or without ventilation tube insertion. The excised specimens were analyzed by rapid urease testing and histopathologic examination to detect H pylori.

When to manage level V in head and neck carcinoma?

Objectives/hypothesis: As superselective neck dissection strategy is gaining popularity to minimize postoperative morbidity and better life quality, we investigated the metastatic nodal status of level V neck lymph node group for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in various primary sites. We have also aimed to display the impact of involvement of other nodal groups on level V.

Study Design: Retrospective review of histopathologic examination of case series at a comprehensive cancer center.

Do the laryngopharyngeal symptoms and signs ameliorate by empiric treatment in patients with suspected laryngopharyngeal reflux?

Objectives: In clinical practice, antireflux medication is given almost always empirically without pH monitorization. We aimed to evaluate the improving effect of empiric antireflux treatment on layngopharyngeal symptoms and signs in patients with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and suspected laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) according to reflux symptom index (RSI) and reflux finding score (RFS).

Methods: GER was determined by esophagogastroduedonoscopy and biopsy in 127 patients.

Risk factors for oral allergy syndrome in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Background: Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is a unique allergic reaction to food, which is caused by cross-reactivity between proteins in fresh fruits or vegetables and pollens. Predisposing factors for OAS are not well known in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Objective: Identify the probable risk factors for OAS in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Does reflux have an effect on nasal mucociliary transport?

Conclusion: Gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal reflux were found to have no effect on nasal mucociliary transport.

Objective: Gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal reflux have been recognized as causative factors for chronic rhinosinusitis but no definite mechanism has been described yet. We aimed to determine whether gastroesophageal and laryngopharyngeal reflux impair nasal mucociliary transport.

Does thyroid gland examination by palpation alter serum hormone levels?

Objectives/hypothesis: The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of routine thyroid gland palpation on serum thyroid hormone levels.

Study Design: Prospective study at Haydarpaşa Numune Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Methods: This study was carried out in two groups with a total of 50 consecutive adults.

Is there a relation between mastoid aeration and Körner's septum?

The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of Körner's septum (KS) in temporal bones with varying degrees of pneumatization and to evaluate any relationship between the degree of pneumatization and the presence of KS. Data were obtained retrospectively from 356 temporal bone high-resolution computed tomography of 178 patients who underwent tympanoplasty. Mastoid bone pneumatization was classified as aerated, diploic and sclerotic.

Investigation of gastric pepsinogen in middle ear fluid of children with glue ear.

Conclusion: The presence of pepsinogen in middle ear effusion (MEE) supports the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and otitis media with effusion (OME). Measurement of pepsin/pepsinogen can be considered as a simple and reliable method for assesment of reflux in children. However, further research is needed to establish a definite association between GER and OME before beginning antireflux treatment in the management of MEE.

Traumatic arteriovenous fistula of the upper lip: a case report.

Traumatic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is often challenging to diagnose and manage. Those involving the external carotid artery or its branches occur relatively rarely. We present a case of a vascular mass of the upper lip at the right side with a previous history of blunt trauma.

Comparative outcomes of using fibrin glue in septoplasty and its effect on mucociliary activity.

Objective: Our objective was to determine the efficacy of fibrin glue to prevent complications and nasal mucociliary clearance (MCC) after septoplasty compared with a nonabsorbable packing requiring removal (polyvinyl alcohol [PVA] sponge).

Study Design: Prospective clinical trial with planned data collection.

Setting: The study was conducted at Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital.

[Efficacy of clinical examination and computed tomography at T-staging of laryngeal carcinoma].

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the accuracy rates of tumor T-staging and the efficacy of methods used at T-staging.

Patients And Methods: Forty-seven laryngeal carcinoma patients (6 females, 41 males; mean age 57.9+/-9.